Nordic Knitting
Featuring classic Nordic knitting motifs and styles in cross stitch, this beautiful wall hanging will add a touch of these timeless designs to your home without having to cast on or knit and purl.
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Count: 87H x 73W
Design Size: 6" x 51/8"
Materials
• 13" x 12" piece 14- count white Aida from Zweigart®
• One skein each DMC® or Sullivans® USA six-strand embroidery floss
• Size 24 tapestry needle
Instructions
Cross stitch over one square using two strands of floss.
Note: Backstitch is used in finishing instructions only.
Finishing Materials & Instructions
• 5" x 53/4" piece gray wool felt
• 5" x 53/4" piece double-sided fusible web
• 7" double-point knitting needle (or dowel rod)
• Clip-style clothespins
• Fine-tooth comb
• Tapestry needle
Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible.
Trim stitched piece to 1" from stitched design on all sides. Fold side and top edges to back one square beyond stitching; press. Backstitch over one square using two strands of blanc/45001 floss along all edges of design, and working through both layers of Aida.
Following manufacturer’s directions, apply the fusible web to the wool felt piece. Peel away remaining paper backing from web and fuse the felt piece, centered, to wrong side of stitched piece.
To make fringe, cut 25 (5") lengths of 414/45090 floss. With tapestry needle, thread each length through one of the stitches indicated by the yellow dots along bottom of the chart. Align ends of floss and then knot each fringe close to edge of stitching. When all fringe pieces are attached, use fine-tooth comb to separate the strands. Trim fringe ends even.
Position knitting needle or dowel, centered, at top edge of stitched piece and secure in place with clothespins. Thread needle with a 27" length of 326/45064 floss. Knot one end and insert needle from back to front at point indicated by top left blue dot on chart. Wrap floss around knitting needle to back and insert needle again through to front at point indicated by next blue dot on chart, pulling floss snugly around knitting needle. Referring to blue dots on chart, continue sewing knitting needle to top of stitched piece. Knot to secure; do not cut floss. Carry floss tail to left edge of stitched piece and secure with knot at back.